Commercial Debris Blower/Vacuum Operator’s Manual...Operator’s Manual 5 Hurricane Blo-Vac Safety...

Commercial Debris Blower/VacuumOperator’s Manual

September 19, 2009Hurricane Inc.

Muskegon, Michigan

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Operator’s Manual 1

Hurricane Blo-Vac Identification

IdentIfIcatIon

Record Identification Numbers

If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the prod-uct model and serial numbers.

You will need to locate the model and serial numbers for the machine and for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces provided.

Date of purchase:____________________________

Dealer name:_______________________________

Dealer phone:_______________________________

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

Model Number:______________________________

Serial Number:______________________________

ENGINE MODEL, SPECIFICATION, AND SERIAL NUMBER:

Model Number:______________________________

Specification:_______________________________

Serial Number:______________________________

Register this information with Hurricane Inc. by email at [email protected], be sure to in-clude your contact information as well as the above data for warranty and service bulletins.

Above information can be found on this data plate and the engine data plate.

2 Operator’s Manual

Introduction Hurricane Blo-Vac

IntroductIon

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Use the safety and operating information in the ma-chine operator’s manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly.

This owners manual explains the features and pro-motes the safe use of this machine. Please read it in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so that you may have many years of safe and productive op-eration.

An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been provided with your machine. This will provide mainte-nance and troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your machine.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring at-tention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid in-jury and machine damage.

This is the safety alert symbol ( ). It is used throughout this manual and on the blower’s safety la-bels to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety precautions before you attempt to work on or use this machine.

WARNING

This symbol with the “WARNING” indi-cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This symbol with the word “CAUTION” in-dicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Safety

SAFETY

Operator Training Required

• Read the operator’s manual and other training material. If the operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. This publication is available in other languages.

• Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner of the machine is responsible for train-ing the users.

• Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may re-strict the age of the operator.

• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, or property.

• Train operators on the machine in an open, unob-structed area under the direction of an experi-enced operator.

Preparation

• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accesso-ries and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer.

• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Tie back long hair, remove loose clothing or jewelry that may get tangled in moving parts.

• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys, etc. which can be thrown by the machine.

• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explo-sive.

a. Use only an approved container.

b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel when en-gine is running. Do not smoke.

c. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

• Check that the operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly.

Operating Safely

• Never run an engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start en-gine from the operator’s position.

• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. For this machine, drive across hillsides, not up and down. Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs.

• Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes.

• Never operate with the shields, or other guards, not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning properly.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of per-sonal injury and machine damage.

• Stop on level ground, engage parking brake, close deflectors, and shut off engine before leav-ing the operator’s position for any reason.

• Stop equipment and inspect impeller if an abnor-mal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs be-fore resuming operations.

• Keep hands and feet away from the Intake and discharge.

• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.

• Never carry passengers and keep pets and by-standers away.


Safety Hurricane Blo-Vac

• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Close deflec-tors if not blowing. Watch for traffic when operat-ing near or crossing roadways.

• Be aware of the blower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influ-ence of alcohol or drugs.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or off of a trailer or truck.

• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

• Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the impeller, its bolt, and blower assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged im-peller and bolt.

• Keep safety labels visible when installing acces-sories and attachments.

• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation require your full attention.

• When machine is left unattended, stored, or parked, remove the key.

Using a Spark Arrestor

The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-cov-ered or grass-covered land unless the exhaust sys-tem is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

A spark arrestor for your machine is available from your authorized dealer.

An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in good working order by the operator.

Checking Working Area

• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accesso-ries and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job.

• Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of working area.

• Study working area. Set up a safe blowing pat-tern. Do not blow where traction or stability is doubtful.

• Test drive through area with blower not running. Slow down when you travel over rough ground.

Parking Safely

1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Close deflectors.

3. Engage the parking brake.

4. Stop the engine.

5. Remove the key.

6. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop be-fore you leave the operator’s station.

7. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wires (for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine.



Rotating Impeller is Dangerous

• Rotating impeller can cut off arms and legs, and throw objects. Failure to observe safety instruc-tions could result in serious injury or death.

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from blower housing when engine is running.

• Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. Peo-ple, especially children can move quickly into the working area before you know it.

Protect Children

• Death or serious injury can occur when young children associate having fun with a lawn equip-ment simply because someone has given them a ride on a machine.

• Children are attracted to lawn equipment and ac-tivities. They don’t understand the dangers or the fact that the operator is unaware of their pres-ence.

• Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the work area for anoth-er ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

• Tragic accidents with children can occur if the op-erator is not alert to the presence of children, es-pecially when a child approaches a machine from behind. Before and while backing up, look down and behind the machine carefully, especially for children.

• Never carry children on a machine or attachment. Do not tow children in a cart or trailer. They can fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never use the machine as a recreational vehicle or to entertain children.

• Never allow children or an untrained person oper-ate the machine. Instruct all operators not to give children a ride on the machine or in an attach-ment.

• Keep children indoors, out of the work area, and in the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator, when a machine is being oper-ated.

• Stay alert to the presence of children. Never as-sume that children will remain where you last saw them. Turn the machine off if a child enters the work area.

Avoid Tipping

• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-con-trol and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.

• Blow across slopes, not up and down.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hid-den objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop while on a slope.

• Do not blow or operate machine on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.

• Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly.

• Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, turn and proceed slowly, straight down the slope.

• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direc-tion, which could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating machine with at-tachments, they can affect stability of the ma-chine. Do not use on steep slopes.

• Do not blow near drop-offs, ditches, embank-ments, or bodies of water. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge caves in.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights for added stabil-ity when operating on slopes or using front or rear mounted attachments. Remove weights when not required.

• Drive machine very slowly and avoid quick stops.



Keep Riders Off

• Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.

• Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or thrown off the ma-chine causing serious injury.

• Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

• Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses and lines regularly. Replace damaged hoses and lines.

• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and vibration. Check connec-tions regularly. Tighten loose connections.

• Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before ap-plying pressure.

• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Pro-tect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may re-sult. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source.

Checking Wheel Hardware

• An accident could occur causing serious injury if wheel hardware is not tight.

• Check wheel hardware tightness often during the first 100 hours of operation.

• Wheel hardware must be tightened to specified torque using the proper procedure anytime it is loosened.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

• Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, and a hard hat when operating the machine.

• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

• While blowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Wear a suitable hearing protection device such as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.

Maintenance and Storage

• Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Disengage drives, engage parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines). Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.

• Clean all debris from unit, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

• Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.

• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.

• Park machine on level ground. Never allow un-trained personnel to service machine. Under-stand service procedure before doing work.

• Use jack stands or lock service latches to support components when required. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.

• Before servicing machine or attachment, care-fully release pressure from any components with stored energy, such as hydraulic components or springs.

• Release hydraulic pressure by moving hydraulic control levers back and forth with the engine off.



• Disconnect battery or remove spark plugs (for gas engines) before making any repairs. Discon-nect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.

• Use care when checking impeller. Wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only RE-PLACE impeller. Never attempt to straighten or weld them.

• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry and long hair away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.

• Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug charger be-fore connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.

• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or dam-aged decals.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially impeller attachment bolts, to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and ser-vice as required.

Prevent Fires

• Remove debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, especially after blowing in dry conditions.

• Always shut off fuel when transporting or storing machine, the machine has a fuel shutoff.

• Do not store machine near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or fur-nace.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

Tire Safety

Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death:

• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

• Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pres-sure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assem-bly. The heat can cause an increase in air pres-sure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.

• When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and ex-tension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire as-sembly.

• Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, dam-aged rims or missing studs and nuts.

Handling Fuel Safely

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use ex-treme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flam-mable and fuel vapors are explosive:

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved fuel container. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the Ameri-can Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If us-ing a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine indoors. Move machine outdoors and provide ad-equate ventilation.

• Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled near machine, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliance.

• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static elec-tric discharge. Static electric discharge can ignite fuel vapors in an ungrounded fuel container.



• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fueling.

• Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a por-table container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock open device.

• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel tank cap and tighten securely.

• Replace all fuel container caps securely after use.

• For gasoline engines, do not use gas with metha-nol. Methanol is harmful to your health and to the environment.

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

• Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environ-ment and people:

• Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.

• See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.

• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that prod-uct.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Operating

OPERATING

Operator Station Controls

• Let take a moment to familiarize you with the con-trols on the dash. A clear understanding of the operation and function of each control is essential to the safe and productive use of this machine.

Parking Brake

• This photo shows the parking brake engaged with all other controls in the off/neutral position. The parking brake should be in this position start-ing, parking, vacuuming, or anytime other than when the machine is in motion with an operator present at the controls.

• This photo shows the parking brake disengaged.


Operating Hurricane Blo-Vac

Oil Alert

Handle BarLeft Wheel Hydrostat Control

Right Wheel Hydrostat Control

Fuel Fill & Fuel Cap w/Gauge

Parking Brake Handle, Brake OFF

Choke Control

Throttle Control

Ignition Key Switch

Reverse Handle Bar

Tach/Hour Meter

Parking Brake Handle, Brake ON

Front Deflector Control < Open / Close>

Rear Deflector Control < Open / Close>



Misc. Controls and checks

Hydraulic Oil expansion tank and filler (Fill to bottom line when cold.)

Step onto the operator platform, disengage parking brake, grasp the handle bar to operate the machine. Engage parking brake before stepping off the ma-chine.

Fuel shutoff

Fuel Filter

Drive BeltBattery

Main Fuse

Oil Dipstick

Oil FillerAir Cleaner

Hydraulic Reservoir & Filler

Hydro Pump Bypass ( one on each pump)



• Underside view of machine

Hydraulic Pumps Change hydraulic oil every 400 hours.

Pump Drain plugs

Hydraulic Oil Filters One on each pump. Change every 400 hours

Hydraulic Pump bypass Valves To bypass, lift lever, remove R-key from storage location and install in lower hole as shown.

Remove Filter Guard bolts to access filter for service.



Testing the safety systems

The safety systems installed on your machine should be tested before each machine use. Be sure you have read this manual and are completely familiar with the operation of the machine before performing these safety system checks.

If there is a malfunction during one of these proce-dures, do not operate machine. See your authorized dealer for service.

Perform these tests in a clear open area outdoors. Keep bystanders away.

Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal operation of the machines safety systems.

Testing Safety cover Switch (Start)

1. Engage parking brake.

2. Remove Blower safety cover.

3. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position.

4. Turn key switch to the start position.

Result: The engine must not crank.

Testing Park Brake Switch (Start)

1. Disengage parking brake.

2. Turn key switch to the start position.


Testing Neutral Switch (Start)


2. Push one motion control lever forward.

3. Turn key switch to the start position. Repeat steps 2, 3 for other control.


Testing Safety cover Switch (Run kill)


2. Start engine. Idle engine.

3. Open blower safety cover.

Result: The engine must stop.

Testing Operator Presence Switch (Run kill)


2. Engage parking brake. Start engine. Idle engine.

3. Disengage park brake.

4. Step completely off operator’s platform.


Testing Operator Presence Neutral Switches (Run kill)



3. Start engine. Idle engine.


5. Move motion control levers slightly forward, slow-er than walking speed.

6. Step completely off operator’s platform.

7. Release the motion control levers, allowing them to return to the neutral position.




Testing the Parking Brake

1. Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade) facing downhill. Stop the engine and engage parking brake.

2. Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill.

Result: Parking brake must hold the machine station-ary. (Machine should move no more than 24 in (61cm) in one hour.) If machine moves more than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See your authorized dealer or refer to Adjusting Parking Brake in the SERVICE sec-tion.

Using the Throttle and Choke

Choke Lever

Throttle Lever

Starting Using the Throttle and Choke

• Push choke lever forward to the closed position.

• Move throttle lever to the half fast position when starting and warming the engine.

• Turn key switch to the start position and release when engine starts, pulling choke control back to the open position after engine start.

• Blower speed and power can be controlled with the throttle control.

Key switch shown in RUN position

• The Tach/hour meter shows the engine revolu-tions per minute when the engine is running and the engine hours when engine is off. The meter will also show reminders when to change the en-gine oil. The meter only runs when the engine is running and is independent of the key switch.

17°



Filling Fuel Tank

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable.

• Shut engine off before filling fuel tank.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel.

• Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.

• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

• Use clean approved non-metal container to pre-vent static electric discharge.

• Use clean approved plastic funnel without screen or filter to prevent static electric discharge.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel can cause engine damage:

• Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening.

• Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel.

• Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s opera-tion to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.

• Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank or container.

1. Park machine safely.

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Remove any debris from around fuel tank cap/gauge area.

4. Remove fuel tank cap/gauge slowly to allow any pressure built up in tank to escape. Use caution with the gauge assembly to prevent damage to gauge.

5. Only fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

6. Reinstall fuel tank cap/gauge.



Using the Hydrostatic motion controls

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Learn the proper use of the motion control levers and practice at low throttle until becoming proficient and com-fortable with the operation of the machine.

Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction changes could cause loss of control or dam-age the machine.

The functions of the hydrostatic motion control levers are:

• Forward and reverse movement.

• Steering.

• Acceleration and Deceleration.

• Stopping.

This photo shows the hydrostatic control levers are in the neutral position.

This is the neutral position.

This is the forward travel position. The travel speed is dependant on how far forward the controls are pushed.

This is the reverse travel position. The travel speed is dependant on how far rearward the controls are pulled.

For a gentle left turn, Push the right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control lever.

For a gentle right turn, Push the left motion control lever further forward than the right motion control le-ver.

For a sharp left turn, Pull the left motion control lever rearward and push the right motion control lever for-ward.

For a sharp right turn, Push the left motion control le-ver forward and pull the right motion control lever rear-ward.



Using the Blower and the Deflector controls

CAUTION

Avoid injury and property damage! DO NOT position discharge where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles, buildings or other objects in vicinity. Flying debris may dam-age, harm, or cause injury to people or objects in air flow range. Keep a safe distance between two or more operators and machines when work-ing together in the same areas.

CAUTION

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM AIR INTAKE AND AIR DISCHARGE. PINCH POINTS AND CRUSHING FORCES WILL CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.

DANGER

DANGER ROTATING FAN - DON’T AT-TEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIALS FROM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE WHEN BLOWER IS RUNNING. ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, STOP ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MACHINERY HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

The functions of the Deflector control switches are:

• Starting and Stopping the air stream.

• Adjusting the air pattern.



These photos show the Deflectors in both the closed and open positions.

Closed

NOTE: The deflectors can be set in any position be-tween open and closed.

Open

TIP: The photo with the deflectors open is a ideal set-ting for blowing heavy leaves and debris.

With a little time and experience, an operator can be-come proficient in setting the deflectors at the opti-mum positions for the task.

HINT: From the operators position, the user can see the deflector gear racks and judge the position of the deflectors.

With the deflectors at about half open, like the front deflector in the above photo, the air stream is directed downward under the debris and is useful for blowing wet leaves, grass and dirt.

REMEMBER: Air velocity can be controlled by the throttle control as well as by the deflectors.

REMEMBER: Air stream (deflectors) should be closed off when necessary, IE., when traveling from one area to another, past flower and bark beds, Etc.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Service

SerVIce

Service Intervals

Use the following schedule to perform routine maintenance on your machine.

Service ItemBreak-In

(After First 10 Hours)

Every 40 Hours

First 75 Hours

Every 100 Hours

Every 400 Hours Annually

Change engine oil and filter x xCheck hydraulic fluid level x xCheck and adjust park brake x xCheck wheel lug nut torque x xCheck air pressure in tires x xCheck hydraulic pump drive belt x x xCheck air cleaner elements xClean engine shrouds as needed xClean behind engine shrouds and exposed fins x x

Clean behind engine cooling fan screen x x

Change hydraulic oil and filters x xClean and gap spark plugs xChange fuel filter xClean battery xChange engine oil and filter at least once per season x

Change hydraulic oil and filters at least once per season x

Replace spark plugs x

Front Caster Spindles and Wheels are sealed bear-ings and are lubricated for life. There are no grease-able points on this machine.

Service Engine

Servicing Engine

See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for engine service information.

Engine Oil

Use oil viscosity based on the expected air tempera-ture range during the period between oil changes. See engine manufactures manual for the oil specifica-tions.


Service Hurricane Blo-Vac

Checking Engine Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Avoid Engine Damage! Failure to check the oil level daily could lead to serious engine prob-lems if oil level is low.

Check oil level before operating.

Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD marks.

Check oil level when engine is stopped, level, and is cooled so oil has had time to drain into the sump.

NOTE: Check oil frequently if you run engine all day.

Make sure engine is cool when checking engine oil level.

Check oil between jobs during periods of heavy use.

NOTE: Engine has an OIL ALERT that will stop the engine if there is a loss of oil pressure and/or will not allow engine to start if it has no oil.

Engine Oil Level Dipstick

Engine Oil Fill


2. Check when engine is cool before use or allow engine to cool.

3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.

4. Remove dipstick. Wipe with a clean cloth.

5. Install dipstick fully.

6. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between the ADD and FULL marks.

• If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than the FULL mark on dipstick.

• If oil level is above the FULL mark, drain to prop-er level.



Changing Engine Oil and Filter

IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Change the oil more often if the machine is used in extreme conditions:

Extremely dusty conditions.

Frequent slow or low-speed operation.

Frequent short trips.


2. Clean area around dipstick, filler cap and filter.

3. Make sure engine is cool.

4. Put oil drain pan underneath engine.

Oil Drain Valve

5. Open oil drain valve fully.

6. Allow oil to drain into an oil drain pan.

7. After oil drains, securely tighten oil drain valve.

Oil filter

IMPORTANT: Make sure engine and exhaust system is cool before proceeding. The oil filter is located be-hind the muffler which can cause severe burns if the engine is hot.

8. Place some rags under the oil filter to contain spilled oil.

9. Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove. Pull the oil filter to the top of the muffler, tilt slightly to re-move past the muffler.

10. Apply a film of clean engine oil to gasket of new filter.

11. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.

IMPORTANT: Do not use wrench to tighten oil filter.

IMPORTANT: Refer to engine manufacturers operat-ing manual for correct type and grade of oil.

12. Add approximately 1.75 quarts of oil.

13. Insert dipstick. Replace oil filler cap.

14. Start engine and run at slow throttle for approxi-mately two minutes. Check for leaks around oil filter and drain valve.

15. Stop engine.

16. Check oil level:

• Remove dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.

• Insert dipstick fully and remove.

• Add oil as needed to bring level to the full mark without overfilling.

17. Insert dipstick.

Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler and Checking Air Filter

Cleaning the engine oil cooler

Keep engine oil cooler fins clear of debris to ensure proper cooling.

See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual pro-vided with your machine for the complete procedure.



Checking Air Filter Elements

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can en-ter the engine through a damaged filter element:

• Do not wash paper element.

• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object.

• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.

• Do not clean elements, only replace element if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is cracked.

Your machine is equipped with a Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner assembly.

Check air filter elements at the intervals recommend-ed in the Service Intervals section.

NOTE: It may be necessary to check the air filter more frequently if operating machine in dusty or ex-treme conditions.

See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual pro-vided with your machine for the complete procedure.

Replacing Fuel Filter

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable.

• Shut off engine before servicing.

• Cool engine before servicing.

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel.

• Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.

• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

Fuel shut off

Fuel filter



3. Turn OFF fuel shut off valve.

4. Loosen and slide hose clamps away from fuel fil-ter.

5. Place drain pan under hoses to catch any fuel that may be left in the hoses.

6. Disconnect hoses from fuel filter.

7. Install new fuel filter by connecting hoses to new fuel filter. Make sure fuel filter is installed in the proper direction.

8. Install hose clamps.

9. Turn ON fuel shut off valve.

10. Start engine and check for fuel leaks.



Checking Engine Cooling Intake and Fan

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air in-take screen can cause engine damage due to over-heating.

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance.

Clear work area of bystanders.

Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning purposes.

Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).

Keep air intake screen and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins, clean at all times to allow adequate cooling.

Clean air intake screens and engine cooling fins of debris with compressed air to ensure proper cooling. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual pro-vided with your machine for the complete procedure.

Checking Spark Plugs

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been run-ning. Allow the engine to cool before ser-vicing or working near the engine and com-ponents.

Check spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the Service Intervals section. See the engine manu-facturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure.

Checking Carburetor Adjustment

The carburetor is designed to deliver the correct fuel-to-air mixture to the engine under all operating condi-tions. To comply with current emissions regulations, the fuel mixture settings are made at the factory and are not adjustable.

NOTE: To ensure proper engine operation at altitudes above 5000ft (1525M), it may be necessary to have an authorized engine service center install a special high-altitude jet kit in the carburetor.

See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual pro-vided with your machine for more information.

Service Hydraulics

Hydraulic Oil

Use only Mobil-1 synthetic 15W-50 oil or equivalent.

Checking Hydraulic Oil Level

Full Cold line

Hydraulic Oil tank and fill

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pres-sure can penetrate the skin causing seri-ous injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections be-fore applying pressure.



Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

IMPORTANT: Check oil level in reservoir tank when oil is cold.

Do not overfill oil reservoir tank. Oil will expand during operation and could overflow.



3. Clean reservoir and cap.

4. Sight through reservoir and insure oil level is at the full cold line. If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL COLD mark on tank.

NOTE: If oil is above FULL COLD line, drain oil to proper level.

5. Tighten cap.

Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filters, ZT-3100

The transaxles are designed with an external filter for ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life, an initial oil and filter change at 75 hours, then every 400 hours thereafter.

The following procedure can be performed with the transaxles installed in the machine, and the machine on level ground. Engage the parking brake and apply the bypass valve for each transaxle.

1. Park machine safely. Engage the parking brake.

2. Allow engine and transaxles to cool.

3. Jack machine up from rear. Use blocking to sup-port machine.

4. Remove both rear tires. Apply the bypass valves for both transaxles.

5. Place drain pan under machine. The pan should hold more than 1.5 gallons or 6 quarts.

Transaxle drain plug.

Hydraulic oil filter.

6. Remove the two filter guard screws and filter guard. Clean any loose debris from around the perimeter of the filter. Place drain pan beneath the oil filter.

7. Remove the oil filter from the transaxle. Dispose of used filter properly.

8. After the oil has drained, wipe the filter base sur-face off and apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new replacement filter.

9. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to one full turn after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface. Do not use a wrench.

10. Re-install the filter guard with two screws. Torque screws to 65 in. lbs.

11. Repeat steps 6-10 on the opposite side transaxle drive.

12. Remove the top purge port plug from the left and right side transaxles.

13. Remove the drain plugs from both transaxles and allow to drain, when empty, replace plugs and torque to 180 in. lbs.



14. Remove the cap from the expansion tank, fill with 15W50 motor oil until oil just appears at the bot-tom of each transaxle’s purge port (approximate-ly 2 qts. per transaxle, 4 qts. total). Install the purge port plug into each transaxle as the oil lev-el reaches this port.

Purge port plug located on the top of the pumps

15. Torque the purge port plugs to 180 in. lbs.

16. Continue to fill the transaxles through the expan-sion tank until the “Full Cold” line is reached.

17. Re-install the expansion tank cap by hand. Be careful to not overtighten.

18. Continue with the following purge procedure.

Purging Procedure

NOTE: Due to the effects air has on hydrostatic drive systems, it is critical that air is purged from the sys-tems.

The resulting symptoms of air in the hydrostatic sys-tems may be:

1. Noisy operation.

2. Lack of power or drive after short term opera-tion.

3. High operation temperature and excessive expansion of oil.

* (If starting here, Follow numbers 1-4 of the pro-ceeding page before continuing).

19. Start engine and idle up to 1800 rpm. Disengage parking brake.

20. Slowly move the directional controls in both for-ward and reverse directions (5 or 6 times).

21. Release bypass valves.

22. Again, slowly move the directional controls in both forward and reverse directions (5 to 6 times).

23. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Check the oil level, and add oil as required.

24. It may be necessary to repeat Steps 19 thru 23 until all the air is completely purged from the sys-tem.

25. Re-install rear tires and lower machine.

26. Operate machine under normal conditions, when the transaxle operates at normal noise levels and moves smoothly forward and reverse at normal speeds, then the transaxle is considered purged. If necessary, repeat the purge procedure.

Changing Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt

Use this procedure to change out a worn or damaged drive belt.

1. Park machine safely. Remove key.

2. Allow machine to cool.

3. Remove belt guard.

4. Using a 3/4” boxed end wrench on the idler pulley bolt, pull against tensioner pulley spring to gain slack in belt.

5. Pull belt from left side and slip belt off from the left pump pulley and then the right pump pulley.

6. Release wrench on tensioner and remove belt from idler and engine pulleys.

7. Install new belt in reverse order and re-install the belt guard.



Belt shown with belt guard removed

engine

idler

rightleft

Drive belt routing diagram

Changing Impeller

1. Park machine safely. Remove key.

2. Allow machine to cool.

3. Take off the front safety cover by removing the keeper pin and rotating cover counterclockwise and pulling cover straight out of opening.

Front coverCover

mounting ring

Keeper pin

Impeller bolt

Cover ring bolts

4. Remove the cover mounting ring by loosening and removing the twelve bolts holding the ring to the blower housing. Use caution with the safety switch and wiring.



5. Remove the impeller retaining bolt. Use a 2”x4” or something similar to hold the impeller and en-gine from turning.

6. Using a 3/4”-10 x 6” all-thread tap bolt, screw bolt into the nut welded on the impeller to remove im-peller from the engine crankshaft. Continue to tighten bolt until impeller slides off engine shaft. Remove bolt from impeller.

Caution should be used when removing impeller, its heavy and there is not enough room for your fingers in the opening with the impeller, hold onto the impeller by the fins using gloves to remove it from the housing.

7. Remove old impeller.

8. Reinstall the new impeller on the engine shaft aligning the keyway.

9. Reinstall the impeller retaining bolt and washers with blue thread locker. Tighten to 120 ft lbs.

10. Reinstall the cover mounting ring and safety cov-er switch.

11. Reinstall the safety cover and keeper pin.

Service Brakes

Adjusting the Parking Brake

It should not be necessary to adjust the transaxle parking brakes over the life of the machine. In the event that the transaxle parking brake does not hold per specifications, the parking brake can be adjusted.

Brake adjustment rods

Brake release adjusting nut

Brake engage adjustment nut

1. Park machine safely on a level surface.


3. Push down hard on the brake adjustment rods, if either rod moves down, adjust by turning the brake release nut counterclockwise until rod is tight.

4. Engage parking brake and rock machine until both brake adjustment rods pop up, then pull up on both rods, if rods move up, increase spring tension by turning brake engage nut clockwise until rod is held up by spring. Do not over-tighten.



Service Motion Controls

Adjusting the Motion Controls

1. Park machine safely. Stop engine.

2. Chock wheels. Release parking brake.

3. Move both motion controls toward the handle bar full forward.

4. There should be exactly 1/16” between the mo-tion controls and the handle bar. If the distance is greater or the controls touch the handle bar, ad-justment is needed.

Motion control adjustment (Left side shown)

5. There are adjusters located by the transaxles on the control linkages. Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom of the adjuster.

NOTE: The top nuts are left hand thread and the bot-tom are right hand thread.

6. Holding the control forward to the handle bar, ro-tate the adjuster to get the 1/16” clearance to the handle bar and tighten the jam nuts. Repeat for both sides.


Adjusting Motion Controls - Checking Neutral Center

1. Choose a hard, level surface to perform this test.

2. Mount the machine. Start engine. Release the parking brake.

3. Ensure motion controls are in the neutral position.

4. If either drive wheel rotates while the motion con-trol levers are in the neutral position, neutral ad-justment is necessary.

5. Engage parking brake. Stop engine.

Adjusting Motion Controls Neutral Center

1. Park machine safely, block front casters, engage parking brake.

2. Raise the rear of the machine, use jack stands or blocking under the chassis for safety. This proce-dure requires working on and running machine while on blocks, so make sure the machine is se-curely blocked.

3. Ensure motion controls are in the neutral position.

Control ArmNeutral Center Screw

Left side transaxle shown

4. Using a 1/4” allen wrench, Slightly loosen cap screw to allow the rotation of neutral return plate.



5. If left drive wheel rotates forward, rotate the neu-tral plate clockwise.

If left drive wheel rotates backward, rotate the neutral plate counterclockwise.

If right drive wheel rotates forward, rotate the neu-tral plate counterclockwise.

If right drive wheel rotates backward, rotate the neutral plate clockwise.

6. Only very small adjustments are necessary to set neutral center.

7. Tighten cap screw.

8. Check motion controls to ensure they return to the neutral position.

9. Mount the machine. Start engine. Idle engine.

10. Release parking brake.

11. Cycle motion controls forward and back. Return them to neutral position.

12. Observe both drive wheels for rotation. Stop en-gine. Engage parking brake. If either wheel ro-tates, repeat adjustment procedure until neutral is obtained.

13. If both wheels return to neutral and stop, lower machine.

Adjusting Reverse Speed

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Setting the reverse speed too fast may render machine uncontrollable. This procedure is meant to provide the owner a way to set a safe, controlled maxi-mum reverse speed and adjust the reverse tracking.


2. Set parking brake.

3. Loosen the four nuts on the reverse handle bolts to allow it to move.

4. Set the reverse handle at the desired position, retighten the nuts.

5. Make sure to set both sides equally.

6. After making adjustments, check machine re-verse operation for excessive speed and track-ing. Re-adjust if necessary.

Reverse handle

Reverse adjustment



Service Tires

Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels

Removing:


2. Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under operator foot pad, placing blocking under the side where tire is being removed.

3. Remove the 4 wheel lug nuts.

4. Remove wheel.

Installing:

1. Install wheel with valve stem facing out.

2. Install and tighten wheel lug nuts until seated in the rim.

3. Torque rear wheel lug nuts to 75 lb-ft. in a cross pattern until value is reached.

4. Lower machine.

Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels

Removing:


2. Lift front of machine with a safe lifting device. Use jackstands.

3. Loosen and remove locknut and axle bolt from caster fork.

4. Slide wheel out of fork.

Installing:

1. Slide replacement wheel into caster fork.

2. Install axle bolt and locknut.

3. Tighten locknut until wheel develops slight rolling resistance.

4. Lower machine.

Checking Tire Pressure

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim is possible when serviced incor-rectly: Do not attempt to mount a tire with-out the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Do not weld or heat a tire and rim assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure re-sulting in an explosion. Welding can struc-turally weaken or deform the rim. Do not stand in front or over the tire and rim when inflating.

Use a Clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side.

1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Add or release air as necessary.

Recommended pressures:

Rear tire: 20 PSI - MAXIMUM 28 PSI

Front tire: 40 PSI - MAXIMUM 46 PSI



Service Electrical

Replacing Fuse

IMPORTANT

Avoid Damage! Help prevent machine elec-trical damage. Make sure replacement fuse is the correct rating.


2. Set parking brake.

3. Locate the fuse holder on the engine above the battery.

Fuse holder

4. Open the fuse holder by pulling it apart carefully.

5. Remove the fuse and replace with the same type and rating. The fuse required is a AGC 30A glass fuse.

6. Carefully push the two halves of the fuse holder back together.

7. Turn on the lights to make sure that the fuse is properly installed.

8. Turn off lights.

Removing and Installing Battery

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns.

• Wear eye protection and gloves.

• Keep skin protected.

• If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

• If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immedi-ately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medi-cal attention.

• If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immedi-ately with water and get medical attention if nec-essary.

WARNING

The battery produces a flammable and ex-plosive gas. The battery may explode.

• Do not smoke near battery.


• Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

• Disconnect negative cable first when removing battery.

• Reconnect negative cable last when installing battery.

1. Park machine safely.2. Remove battery box cover strap. 3. Remove box cover.4. Disconnect the Negative (-) battery cable first.5. Disconnect the Positive (+) battery cable.6. Grasp battery with both hands and lift straight up,

pulling battery out of the box.7. Installing is reverse of above.8. Connect the positive (+) cable first.9. Connect the negative (-) cable last.10. Replace battery box top and strap.



Cleaning Battery and Terminals


2. Disconnect and remove battery. See above pro-cedure.

3. Clean battery with one gallon of water mixed with four tablespoons of baking soda. Caution: Do not get the soda solution into the cells.

4. Rinse the battery thoroughly with plain water and dry.

5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush to remove corrosion. Replace the terminal bolts if corroded.

6. Apply battery terminal grease to the terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion.

7. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery or Jump Starting

CAUTION

Avoid injury! The battery produces a flam-mable and explosive gas. The battery may explode.

• Do not smoke or have open flame near battery.


• Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 60°F before starting or charging.


2. Remove battery box cover strap.

3. Remove box cover.

4. Connect the positive cable to the discharged bat-tery first, and then to the good battery.

5. Connect the negative jumper cable to the dis-charged battery first, and then to the good battery.

6. Start engine of disabled machine.

7. Disconnect the jumper cables from the good bat-tery and then the discharged battery.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Troubleshooting

enginePoor engine performance Fuel:

• Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another sup-plier before suspecting machine problems. Suppli-ers blend fuels differently and changing suppliers will generally solve any performance problems.

• Fuel blended with alcohol or ether may contribute to performance problems by causing gum and varnish deposits, especially if fuel is stored for several weeks or more. Obtain fresh fuel.

• Replace fuel filter.Engine will not start or is hard to start • Park brake lever not in the engaged position.

• Check that motion control levers are in neutral.• Stale, low fuel level or improper fuel.• Plugged fuel filter.• Plugged air intake filter.• Spark plug wires loose or disconnected.• Spark plugs not gapped correctly.• Blown fuse.• Electrical problem – dead battery.• Choke applied incorrectly.

Engine will not slow idle • Carburetion problems. See your authorized service center.

• Bent or kinked throttle cable.• Bent governor control.• Incorrect governor idle control.

Engine runs rough or stalls • Plugged fuel filter.• Plugged air intake system.• Fuel cap vent dirty.• Stale or improper fuel/fuel level.• Spark plugs not gapped correctly.• Replace spark plugs.• Choke applied incorrectly.

Engine knocks • Engine oil level low.• Fuel is bad. Fill tank with fresh fuel.• Idle speed too slow. Increase engine rpms.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Using the Troubleshooting Chart

If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for trouble-shooting or see your authorized service center.When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized service center.


Troubleshooting Hurricane Blo-Vac

Engine overheats • Clean cooling fins.• Clean engine cooling air intake screen.• Low oil level.• Do not operate at slow idle. Operate at faster idle.• Plugged engine air intake filter.

Engine lacks power • Reduce load.• Plugged engine air intake filter.• Plugged fuel filter.• Improper type of fuel. Drain tank and fill with correct

fuel.• Clean cooling fins to help prevent overheating.• Replace spark plugs.

Engine backfires through muffler • Throttle lever should be at low idle for thirty seconds before turning off machine.

High fuel consumption • Improper type of fuel.• Plugged air intake system.• Improper valve clearance. See your authorized ser-

vice center.• Restricted air intake filter.

Other symptoms • See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual pro-vided with your machine for additional information.

Electrical SystemStarter will not work • Blown fuse.

• Park brake not engaged or switch is faulty.• Loose or corroded battery connections.• Motion controls not in neutral or neutral safety

switches faulty. • Key switch, starter relay or starter faulty. See your

authorized service center.Battery will not charge • Loose or corroded connections.

• Defective battery.• Defective rectifier.• See your authorized service center.

Starter turns slowly • Loose or corroded battery connections.• Defective battery.• Low battery - charge battery.• Engine oil viscosity too heavy.

HydraulicsSteering • Improper tire inflation.

• Pump free-wheel valve(s) partially open.• Hydrostatic transmission oil level low.• Pump drive belt loose or broken.• Hydraulic pump or wheel motor faulty.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Troubleshooting

Machine will not move with engine running • Parking brake engaged.• Transmission oil level low.• Transmission oil cold. Allow machine to warm up.• Pump drive belt slipping or broken.• Pump free-wheel valves open.• Transmission problems. See your authorized ser-

vice center.Machine creeps with engine running and motion control levers in a neutral position • Needs motion control linkage neutral center adjust-

ment.

MachineExcessive machine vibration • Engine speed too slow. Increase engine rpms.

• Drive belt not tensioned correctly.• Impeller out of balance. Check impeller for damage,

cracks, broken or bent fins. If damaged in any way, REPLACE IMPELLER.

Discharge deflectors not opening or closing • Deflector switch broken or sticking, replace switch. See your authorized service center.

• Deflector breaker bad, replace. See your autho-rized service center.

• Deflector motor damaged. See your authorized ser-vice center.


Storage Hurricane Blo-Vac

STORAGE

Storing Machine Safety

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

• Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage.

• Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing the ma-chine in any enclosure.

Preparing Machine for Storage

1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware.

2. Remove debris from machine.

3. Wash the machine and apply wax to metal and plastic surfaces.

4. Run machine for five minutes to dry belts and pul-leys.

5. Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust.

6. Check tire pressure.

Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage

Fuel:

If you have been using “Stabilized Fuel,” add stabi-lized fuel to tank until the tank is full. Turn off fuel shut-off.

NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of fuel.

If you are not using “Stabilized Fuel”:

1. Park machine safely in a well-ventilated area.

NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the machine will be used for the season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.

2. Turn on engine and allow to run until it runs out of fuel.

3. Turn key to off position.

4. Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate con-tainer. Follow stabilizer instructions for mixing.

5. Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.

6. Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate through carburetor on engine.

7. Turn off engine. Turn off the fuel shutoff.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Storage

Engine storage:

1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm.

2. Service air filter if necessary.

3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen.

4. Remove spark plugs. Put 1 oz of clean engine oil in cylinders. Install spark plugs, but do not con-nect spark plug wires. Crank the engine five or six times to allow oil to be distributed.

5. Clean the engine and engine compartment.

6. Remove battery.

7. Clean the battery and battery posts.

8. Close fuel shut-off valve.

9. Store the battery in a cool, dry place where it will not freeze.

NOTE: The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days.

10. Store the vehicle in a dry, protected place.

NOTE: Put a waterproof cover over on machine if stored outside.

Removing Machine From Storage

1. Check tire pressure.

2. Check engine oil level.

3. Check battery. Charge battery if necessary.

4. Install battery.

5. Check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to specified torque.

6. Open fuel shut-off valve.

7. Run the engine 5 minutes at mid throttle with de-flectors closed to allow oil to be distributed throughout engine.

8. Be sure to test all safety systems before operat-ing.


Specifications Hurricane Blo-Vac

SPecIfIcatIonS

engine Kohler Command Pro 27hp

See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine specifications.

DrivetrainType Dual HydrostaticTransaxles Hydro-Gear ZT3100Number of Speeds Infinitely Variable

Electrical SystemCharging System 20 AmpIgnition Flywheel magnetoStarter Solenoid ShiftFuse 30 Amp AGC glass

Fuel SystemFuel Type Regular Unleaded GasolineFuel Tank Location Between uprights, filler gauge on dashFuel Capacity 8.0 gallons

Steering and BrakesSteering Dual Hydraulic Control LeversPark Brake Drum brakes

TiresRear 18 x 6.5 - 8Front 11 x 4 - 5Inflation Rear (Maximum) 20-28 psiInflation Front (Maximum) 40-46 psiBatteryVoltage 12-voltBCI Group Size U1

CapacitiesFuel Tank 8 gallonsHydraulic Oil (With Filter) approx. 5 quarts.Engine Oil (With Filter) 1.75 quarts.

DimensionsWidth 2’ 11”Height 4’ 5”Length 4’ 9”Weight 710 lbs.


Hurricane Blo-Vac Table of Contents

INDEX

SAFETY ..........................................................................................3-8OPERATOR CONTROLS .............................................................9-12TESTING SAFETY SYSTEMS ........................................................ 13STARTING ....................................................................................... 14FUELING .......................................................................................... 15OPERATING .................................................................................... 16BLOWER .....................................................................................17-18SERVICE INTERVALS ..................................................................... 19SERVICE ENGINE ......................................................................19-23SERVICE HYDRAULICS ............................................................23-25SERVICE BELT ................................................................................ 25SERVICE BRAKES .......................................................................... 27SERVICE CONTROLS ...............................................................28-29SERVICE TIRES .............................................................................. 30SERVICE ELECTRICAL .............................................................31-32TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................33-35STORAGE ...................................................................................36-37SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 38

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